Have you ever been at an event and felt super awkward talking to people?? You know there are great connections in the room, but actually starting confident conversations feels… unnatural. You don’t want to be that person who lurks around the snack table, but the thought of walking up to a stranger and saying something interesting? Yeah, no thanks.
Here’s the thing—having confident conversations isn’t just a nice-to-have skill. It’s a secret weapon for business, relationships, and honestly… life. If I look back over the 17 years of building my business, it’s not just the marketing and sales strategies that have built my results. They came from confident conversations—those unplanned chats that led to deals, friendships, and game-changing collaborations. It’s been the conversations and friendships that have come out of those meetings that have led to some of my most lucrative projects.
Your ability to have great conversations with strangers will significantly impact your success more than almost any marketing tactic will.
Let me help you stop overthinking, start talking, and have confident conversations without the weirdness.
And that’s why I recorded this SPECIAL podcast—to share practical strategies to help you engage in conversations with confidence, ease, and less weirdness.
Here is a short snippet of the 3 strategies to instantly boost your confidence….that I cover on the podcast
1. Stand Tall & Take Up Space
Your body language speaks before you do. Studies show that standing up straight with your shoulders back and taking up more space naturally makes you appear more confident and attractive. People are drawn to certainty and strength—so carry yourself in a way that signals confidence. No need for exaggerated posturing, just a strong, open stance.
2. Lock Eyes (Just a Little Longer)
Eye contact is one of the most powerful tools in communication. A simple shift—holding eye contact just a fraction of a second longer than usual—creates a deeper sense of connection. When listening, stay engaged. When speaking, follow a natural rhythm: look at the person, glance away briefly, then reconnect. This balance makes conversations flow effortlessly.
I dive into the “Talk to speak” pattern that you have to be aware of to build rapport quickly. Listen to it here
3. Pace, Pace, Lead
Ever met someone who dove too deep, too fast? Great conversations start with pacing—asking safe, comfortable questions before leading into deeper topics. This builds trust and keeps the interaction natural rather than forced. Next week, I’ll share the exact questions to ask at networking events to effortlessly move from small talk to meaningful dialogue.
Networking doesn’t have to feel forced. With the right approach, you’ll create meaningful connections effortlessly.
Reply and let me know.
Which of these strategies do you need to work on the most?
Here’s to making conversations easy (or at least less awkward).
Speak soon,
Colin
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